HB 1376 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the "Zero-Cost Adoption Fund Act", which establishes a fund to offset costs associated with adoption and a tax credit for any person who contributes to the fund

HB 1376 creates the "Zero-Cost Adoption Fund" to reduce adoption costs for Missouri residents. It allows individuals and businesses subject to state income tax to claim a tax credit equal to 100% of qualifying cash donations over $10,000 (e.g., checks, payroll deductions), up to 50% of their state tax bill, with unused credits carried forward for four years. The fund, capped at $25 million in its first year (adjusting annually for inflation, maxing at $75 million), will cover nonrecurring adoption expenses, postadoption support, family recruitment, and foster care prevention programs. The program expires automatically after six years unless renewed by the legislature.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 16 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
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Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred: Children and Families(H)
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Feb 19, 2025
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Melissa Schmidt
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